Harrison Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harrison Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $843,750 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$843,750
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $637,333 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $637,333 | 25 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $843,750 | 21 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Harrison Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Harrison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $307,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $127,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $63,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich | General | $250,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General | $250,000 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | General | $75,000 |
| Norton Children's Hospital Foundation | General | $65,000 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust | General | $50,000 |
| St Catherines School | General | $50,000 |
| Womens Committee of Center of the Central Park Conservatory | General | $25,000 |
| City Squash | General | $25,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | General | $10,000 |
| Radical Hope Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Harrison Family YMCA | General | $10,000 |
| Hoover Institution | General | $5,000 |
| Squash and Education Alliance Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Masters Tournament Foundation Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Thomas C Larecque Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Lost Tree Chapel | General | $2,500 |
| Columbia University Weinberg Family CP Center Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General | $1,000 |
| Reading Connections | General | $1,000 |
| Raymond Fire Rescue Association | General | $500 |
| Lakes Environmental Association | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jpmorgan Trust Company of Delaware
- William B Harrison Jr
- Anne S Harrison
Questions people ask
Does Harrison Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harrison Foundation give?
$843,750 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harrison Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jpmorgan Trust Company of Delaware (Trustee), William B Harrison Jr (Co-Trustee) and Anne S Harrison (Co-Trustee).
What does Harrison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and education.